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Kingwood vs Shadow Creek Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Kingwood 5—0 Shadow
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Kingwood wins on 5 of 5 metrics
Based on tax rate, starting price, school rating, HOA, and water quality. Individual priorities vary — use the calculator to run your specific numbers.
💰 Financial Comparison
2.18%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
2.58%
$290,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$340,000
$2,422/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,959/mo
$620/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$995/yr
🎓 Schools
9/10✓ Higher
School Rating
8/10
Humble ISD
School District
Alvin ISD
Kingwood High School / Kingwood Park High
High School
Shadow Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ KingwoodLagoonShadow ✗
✓ KingwoodLakeShadow ✓
✓ KingwoodTrailsShadow ✓
✓ KingwoodFitnessShadow ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
8 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
14 GPG
City of Houston / Harris County MUD 109
MUD District
Brazoria County MUD 2 & MUD 3
🏗 Active Builders
Kingwood
Village BuildersPerry HomesDavid Weekley HomesTaylor Morrison
Shadow Creek Ranch
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesAshton WoodsVillage BuildersMeritage Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Kingwood vs. Shadow Creek Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Kingwood or Shadow Creek Ranch?
Kingwood offers a lower total property tax rate (2.18%) than Shadow Creek Ranch (2.58%), saving approximately 0.40% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Kingwood and Shadow Creek Ranch?
Kingwood is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10), while Shadow Creek Ranch is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Kingwood and Shadow Creek Ranch?
Homes in Kingwood start from approximately $290K, while homes in Shadow Creek Ranch start from approximately $340K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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